{"product_id":"genesis-exodus-leviticus-numbers-deuteronomy","title":"Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy","description":"An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates textual and artifactual context from the ancient Near East to inform our understanding and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible—while remaining respectful to the inerrancy of Scripture.\nWithout a deep knowledge of the ancient cultures the Old Testament was born from, we can be tempted to impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This unique Bible backgrounds commentary examines: The history of the ancient Near East as a means of recovering knowledge of the events that shaped the lives of the people. The archaeology as a means of recovering the lifestyle reflected in the material cultures. The literature of the ancient Near East as a means of understanding the heart and soul of the people who inhabited the ancient world that Israel shared.\nDetailed exegetical notes are combined with comparative discussions of the cultural settings that help scholars interpret the Pentateuch.\nThis volume of the celebrated Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary series brings the first five books of the Bible into sharper focus—enabling scholars, pastors, and laity to access rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.\nTHE ZONDERVAN ILLUSTRATED BIBLE BACKGROUNDS COMMENTARY SERIES\nInvites you to enter the world of the Old Testament with a company of seasoned guides, experts who will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features: Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams, and charts provide a visual feast that breathes fresh life into the text. Passage-by-passage commentary presents archaeological findings, historical explanations, geographic insights, notes on manners and customs, and more. Analysis into the literature of the ancient Near East will open your eyes to new depths of understanding both familiar and unfamiliar passages. Written by an international team of 30 specialists, all top scholars in background studies.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0310255732\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.0310255732.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gane, Roy|Cole, R. Dennis|Carpenter, Eugene|Wells, Bruce|Walton, John H.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55761099850033,"sku":"GBV.0310255732.A","price":70.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/0310255732-0.jpg?v=1786829738","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/genesis-exodus-leviticus-numbers-deuteronomy","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}